Trái phiếu
“Tôi mua trái phiếu của chính phủ để kiếm lãi suất.”
“I buy government bonds to earn interest.”
A financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically a corporation or government) with the promise of repayment with interest.
Công ty phát hành trái phiếu để huy động vốn.
The company issues bonds to raise capital.
In Vietnamese, 'trái phiếu' is the standard term for bonds, similar to 'bond' in English.
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💡Pro Tip
Bond vs. Stock
Remember that 'trái phiếu' (bond) is debt, while 'cổ phiếu' (stock) represents ownership.
⚡Gold Rule
Bond Characteristics
Bonds typically have fixed interest payments and a maturity date, unlike stocks.
📖Word Origin
The term 'trái phiếu' is a calque from Chinese '債券' (zhàiquàn), where 'trái' means 'debt' and 'phiếu' means 'certificate'.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'trái phiếu' is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing investments. It is distinct from 'cổ phiếu' (stock).